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Suicide & Depression (Athletes & Performers)
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Per John Hopkins Medical Center, many of the warning signs of possible suicidal feelings are also signs of depression. Observations of the following behaviors may be helpful in identifying people who may be at risk of attempting suicide:
Changes in eating and sleep habits
Loss of interest in usual activities
Pulling away from friends and family members
Acting out behaviors and running away
Alcohol and drug use
Not caring about personal appearance
Unnecessary risk-taking
Fixation on death and dying
Increased physical complaints are often connected to emotional distress, like…
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